Quincy Jones accomplished many things in his illustrious career, including his iconic collaboration with Michael Jackson on 1982âs Thriller album.
Still, with 28 Grammys and a rap sheet that includes working with the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, Will Smith and more, the legendary producer always maintained that his kids were the best things to ever happen to him.
Quincy, who died on Nov. 3 aged 91, was father to seven kids â Jolie, 71, Rachel, 61, Martina, 58, Quincy III, 56, Kidada, 50, Rashida, 48, and Kenya, 31.
From adorable birthday shout-outs to sweet moments on the red carpet, see Quincy Jonesâ cutest photos with his kids.
Quincy and Kenya
For his birthday in 2021, Kenya posted this adorable throwback picture of an attentive Quincy lying on the floor and looking after her as a newborn.
âHappy birthday my precious Dad. I love you more than you could ever even begin to comprehend. âEternallyâ âĽď¸,â she captioned the sweet photo.
Happy Birthday, Rashida!
For Rashidaâs 46th birthday in 2022, the doting father posted another sweet message alongside this adorable throwback photo.
âHappy Happy Birthday to my beloved doonkie @rashidajones!! I love U forever + eternityâŚâ he began. âGurl U already know how proud I am of you. One of lifeâs greatest gifts is being your & your siblingâs papa!! Keep on keepinâ onâŚU know Iâm always right behind! <3 <3 <3â
A Handful
The legendary producer had his hands full as he held his kids Quincy III and Martina.
Making the Rounds
In this shot from 1973, Jones is pictured with his kids alongside singer-songwriter Donna Hightower and pianist Paul Kuhn.
Playtime with Dad
Clearly an involved father, Quincy posted this playful photo with Martina and Quincy III for the formerâs birthday in 2021.
âHappy Birthday to my little girl in blue, @martinafotos1!! You ainât a baby no more, but my love for you grows every single day â¤ď¸ keep on dancinâ & keepinâ on GURL!! Love, D (^o^)/,â the dotting father wrote.
Take Your Daughters to Work
No stranger to sweeping at the Grammys, the famed producer got some love from daughters Rachel and Tina after winning big at the 1991 awards show.
Quality Time
Kidada and Rashida flanked their father as the trio attended a Disney Alice in Wonderland Mad Tea Party in L.A. in 2005.
Night on the Town
Quincy proudly walked the carpet with daughter Rashida as they attended TV Guideâs Emmy After Party at Social in 2006.
Big Night
Clearly this was a favorite pose of his. Quincy put the spotlight on his youngest daughter Kenya as the two attended the Grammy Foundationâs Starry Night Honoring Quincy Jones at the University of California in 2007.
Hugs for Dad
Rashida gave her dad a squeeze while at a brunch event in Los Angeles.
All in the Family
âHappy birthday to my beautiful daud @drmarinavet!! You, your siblings, & your kiddos are the best gifts Iâve ever received, & are the gifts that keep on givinâ!! Love U honeyâŚsending U more love than U can handle!!âŚxxoo,â the Back on the Block creator wrote alongside this picture featuring his daughter Rachel and her kids.
Lasting Legacy
With such a large family, it can be hard to get everyone in the same room together, so when Kidada corralled got the crew for a shoot last year, her dad was thrilled.
âIf you know anything about me, then you already know my family is IT for me, so these pics will forever hold a special place in my â¤ď¸âŚâ he wrote, in part, alongside this heartwarming shot of his family.
âThank-Q to my precious pie Kidada for pulling this all together & giving the family a much-needed excuse to get all our booties in the same room!â he concluded, after thanking Tommy Hilfiger for dressing them all.
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